1. The foreign trade policy announced in the year 2019 was announced for a period of ____ (A) two years (B) three years (C) four years (D) five years (E) ten years Ans (D)

2. As per reports in the newspapers the Indian Rupee is appreciating these days. What does it really mean it ? (1) The value of the Rupee has gone up. It is now 110 paise and not 100 paise. (2) The exchange rate of Rupee has gone up. (3) Now we can purchase more in one Rupee which was not possible earlier. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Both 1 & 2 (E) None of these Ans (B)

3. As per newspaper reports the inflation in India and China was at very high level . In such a situation the central Banks of these countries are required to follow _____ (A) a more liberal credit policy (B) a very tight credit policy (C) create an atmosphere of easy liquidity in the market. (D) raise the limits of personal and corporate income taxes. (E) None of these Ans (B)

4. The US Federal Reserve had recently reduced the interest rates by 150 basis points in the last few months. This was done because ____ (A) US was going into recession. (B) Inflation was high in countries like India and China hence a correction in economic policies by all the countries was needed. (C) Euro had become more attractive currency, hence US wanted to save dollars from further depreciation. (D) Iraq had bacome a very lucrative destination for foreign investment . US does not want it to happen. (E) None of these Ans (A)

6. As we all know Ministry of Finance every year prepare Union Budget and present it to the parliament . Which of the following is / are the elements of the Union Budget ? (1) Estimates of revenue and capital receipts. (2) Ways and MeAns to raise the revenue. (3) Estimates of expenditure. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1,2 & 3 (E) None of these Ans (D)

7. Which of the following is NOT used as raw material for production of nuclear power? (A) Uranium (B) Barylium (C) Zirconium (D) Sodium (E) All these are used Ans (A)

8. As per figure released recently , the GDP growth in the last two years has been in the range of ____ (A) 6%-7% (B) 7%-8% (C) 8%-9% (D) 9%-9.5% (E) 10%-11% Ans (D)

9. Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has Nordic Monitors from five nations. Which of the following is NOT one of them? (A) India (B) Sweden (C) Norway (D) Denmark (E) Iceland Ans (A)

10.Many a times we read a term in financial newspaper GDR. What is the full form of the same? (A) Gross Domestic Revenue (B) Global Domestic Ratio (C) Global Depository Receipts (D) Gross Depository Revenue (E) None of these Ans (C)

11. The Govt. of India has fixed some targets for various programmes for the entire plan period/or a part of it. Which of the following is/are TRUE about the Bharat Nirman Programme? (1) The plan envisages irrigation of 10 million hectares additional land. (2) It is planned that about six hundred km. of new roads will be developed every month. (3) About 1000 new telephone connections will be given to rural areas every month so that by the end of the plan all villages in India are brought under telephone services network. (A) Only (1) is true (B) Only (2) is true (C) Only (3) is true (D) All (1), (2) & (3) are true (E) None is true Ans (A)

12. Who played the role of the Hockey coach in the Film “Chak De India” for which he was given the award for Best Actor? (A) Shahrukh Khan (B) Abhishek Bachchan (C) Aaamir Khan (D) Salman Khan (E) None of these Ans (A)

13. India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with which of the following countries which says they will create a “Multi Polar Order” based on the rule of law, sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs of States? (A) USA (B) Nepal (C) China (D) Britain (E) Russia Ans (E)

14. Recently one Indian cricket player has become the sixth batsman to earn 10000 runs in Test Crickets. The name of the player is ____ (A) Virendra Sehwag (B) Sachin Tendulkar (C) Sourav Ganguly (D) Anil Kumble (E) Rahul Dravid Ans (E)

15. Yousuf Raza Gillani who was elected the Prime Minister of Pakistan is from which political parties? (A) Jamiat-e-Ulema Islami (B) Pakistan People’s Party (C) Awami National Party (D) Muslim League (E) None of these Ans (B)

16. As per the Govt. Notifications / Advertisements given in various newspapers the wheat procurement this year was of a record of 210 lakh MTs. Which of the following was/were the contributory factors in such a record making procurement? (1) Minimum support price was keep as Rs. 1,500/- per quintal. (2) Wheat was also procured from non-traditional State like Gujrat and Maharashtra (3) State Govt. were also involved actively in the Scheme (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) Both 1 & 2 (E) None of these Ans (D)

17. Very often we read in newspapers that some sports persons have to go for a Dope Test after their performance in the field. Why Dope Test is conducted ? (1) To know the general health of the sports person (2) To know the sugar level of their blood (3) To detect whether they have taken any performance inhancing drugs (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1 , 2 & 3 (E) None of these Ans (B)

18. Santosh Trophy is associated with the game of ____ (A) Cricket (B) Badminton (C) Tennis (D) Chess (E) None of these Ans (E) Santosh Trophy is associated with the game of Football.

19. As per the newspaper reports some economically developed states onlt hold about 60% of the total ‘Demat Accounts in India. A Demat Account is ____ (A) an acount which is opened by the people of the lower income groups of the society. (B) an account in which trading of the shares is done. (C) an account which can be opened only by minors. (D) an account which can be operated by big corporate houses and are mainly business accounts like current accounts. (E) None of these Ans (B)

21. Which of the following organization is known as Market Regulator in India? (A) IBA (B) SEBI (C) AMFI (D) NSDL (E) None of these Ans (B)

22. Which of the following phenomenon occurred /surfaced recently associated with the economy of USA has put a catastrophic influence on the economy of the World? (A) Increase in the oil prices (B) High level of inflation (C) Huge and mounting expenditure due to attack on Iraq by USA and allied forces. (D) Sub-prime Crisis (E) None of these Ans (D)

23. The Reserve Bank of India keeps on changing various ratio/rates frequently. Why this is done? (1) To keep inflation under control (2) To ensure that Indian Rupee does not loose its market value (3) To ensure that Banks do not earn huge profits at the cost of public money. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1,2 & 3 (E) None of these Ans (D)

24. Which of the following is true about the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act? (1) It is applicable only in 100 rural districts. (2) It gives a guaranteed employment of 100 days to all those who are eligible for the same and are also willing to take it. (3) This Act is applicable only for men between the age of 21-65. Women do not get the benefit of the same. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) All 1 , 2 & 3 (E) None of these Ans (B)

25. Many times we here about SEZ in newspapers/magazines. What is the full form of SEZ? (A) Small Economic Zone (B) Social Economic Zone (C) Special Enforcewment Zone (D) Service & Economic Zone (E) None of these Ans (E) Special Economic Zone

PART–II

1. How many languages are there in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India ? (A) 16 (B) 18 (C) 20 (D) 22 Ans : (D)

4. In which one of the following cases it has been held that prohibition on sale of eggs within municipal area of Rishikesh is not violative of Article 19(1)g of the Constitution ? (A) B. R. Enterprise Vs. State of U.P. (B) Sreeniwas General Traders Vs. State of Uttarakhand (C) Om Prakash Vs. State of U.P. (D) C. K. Jain Vs. State of Uttaranchal Ans : (C)

5. ‘Right to Information’ is defined under— (A) Section 2(f) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (B) Section 2(j) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (C) Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (D) Section 2(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 Ans : (B)

6. In Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly one member is nominated from— (A) Christian Community (B) Muslim Community (C) Anglo-Indian Community (D) Parsi Community Ans : (C)

7. A Supreme Court’s Judge retires at an age of— (A) 58 years (B) 70 years (C) 62 years (D) 65 years Ans : (D)

8. Who is the head of the ‘State-Executive’ ? (A) The State Legislature Assembly (B) The State Cabinet (C) The Chief Minister (D) The Governor Ans : (D)

9. Case of I. R. Coelho V. State of Tamil Nadu is related with— (A) Judicial review of Article 356 of the Constitution (B) Judicial review of Article 226 of the Constitution (C) Judicial review of Ninth Schedule Laws (D) Judicial review of action taken by Speaker under Article 105 of the Constitution Ans : (C)

10. Humanisation and decrimanisation of attempts to suicide was recommended by— (A) 210th Report of Law Commission (B) 212th Report of Law Commission (C) 216th Report of Law Commission (D) 215th Report of Law Commission Ans : (A)

19. On whose recommendation the financial distribution between the ‘Union’ and ‘States’ takes place ? (A) The Finance Commission (B) The National Development Council (C) The Planning Commission (D) The Inter-State Council Ans : (A)

20. Who is to certify that any bill is a Money Bill ? (A) Finance Minister (B) Speaker of Lok Sabha (C) Prime Minister (D) None of the above Ans : (B)

21. The Court which has jurisdiction over election disputes under Section 80 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 is— (A) Supreme Court (B) High Court (C) District Court (D) Election Tribunal Ans : (B)

22. Who can remove Election Commissioner from his office ? (A) Chief Election Commissioner (B) Prime Minister (C) Home Minister in the same way as the Judge of the High Court can be removed (D) President of India on the recommendation of Chief Election Commissioner Ans : (D)

23. In which of the following cases constitutionality of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act, 2006 was challenged ? (A) Ashok Kumar Thakur Vs. Union of India (B) Ashok Kumar Vs. State of U.P. (C) Ashok Kumar Thakur Vs. State of Bihar (D) None of the above Ans : (A)

24. How many times the emergency has been proclaimed in India on the ground of internal disturbance ? (A) Once (B) Twice (C) Thrice (D) Never Ans : (A)

26. Who appoints the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission in India ? (A) The President of India (B) The President of India in consultation with the Governor of the State (C) The Governor of the State (D) Chairman of Union Public Service Commission in consultation with the Governor Ans : (C)

27. By which Amendment of the Indian Constitution Sikkim was included as full-fledged State of the Indian Territory ? (A) Thirty-Second Constitutional Amendment (B) Thirty-Sixth Constitutional Amendment (C) Forty-Fourth Constitutional Amendment (D) Forty-Second Constitutional Amendment Ans : (B)

28. Under hich Article of the Constitution of India, Parliament may admit a new State in the Indian Union ? (A) In Article 1 (B) In Article 2 (C) In Article 3 (D) In Article 4 Ans : (B)

29. Which of the following is not mentioned in Directive Principles of State policy under the Constitution of India ? (A) Right to adequate means of livelihood (B) Right to equal pay for equal work (C) Promotion of international peace and security (D) Free and compulsory educationfor children upto fourteen years of age Ans : (D)

30. The Charter of the United Nations was signed at San- Francisco on— (A) June 26, 1945 (B) August 15, 1943 (C) January 26, 1946 (D) December 30, 1941 Ans : (A)

31. Where the head office of the United Nations is situated ? (A) Washington (B) Geneva (C) New York (D) The Hague Ans : (C)

32. How many members are in the Security Council ? (A) 5 (B) 9 (C) 10 (D) 15 Ans : (D)

33. Which one of the following Article of United Nations Charter is related to the procedure of voting ? (A) Article 16 (B) Article 18 (C) Article 10 (D) None of the above Ans : (B)

34. Which one of the following is not one of the principal organ of United Nations ? (A) Economic and Social Council (B) Trusteeship Council (C) International Labour Organization (D) International Court of Justice Ans : (C)

35. Two official languages of the United Nations are— (A) English and Hindi (B) English and German (C) English and Urdu (D) English and French Ans : (D)

36. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India have been taken from which one of the following ? (A) The Constitution of Ireland (B) The Constitution of United States of America (C) The Constitution of Australia (D) The Constitution of Canada Ans : (A)

37. P’s passport was cancelled by the authority without giving him any reasonable opportunity of being heard which was mandatory. In such case— (A) A writ of mandamus can be issued (B) A writ of mandamus cannot be issued as the authority has no obligation to act fairly (C) Since cancellation of passport is always done in interest of security of India, no one can challenge the cancellation (D) A writ of prohibition can be issued Ans : (A)

38. The maximum period of continuation of emergency under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is— (A) 3 years (B) 6 months (C) 1 year (D) 2 years Ans : (A)

39. Which one of the following Schedule was added in the Constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment ? (A) Schedule XII (B) Schedule VI (C) Schedule XI (D) Schedule IX Ans : (C)

44. Which one of the following Articles of Indian Constitution is not related to the environmental protection ? (A) Article 48 A (B) Article 51 A(i) (C) Article 51 A(g) (D) Both (A) and (C) Ans : (B)

45. In International Court of Justice, there are— (A) President and 15 other members (B) President, Vice-President and 15 other members (C) President, Vice-President and 14 other members (D) President, Vice-President and 13 other members Ans : (D)

46. International Human Rights Day is celebrated on— (A) 26th January (B) 10th December (C) 14th July (D) 26th November Ans : (B)

47. The Headquarters of International Court of Justice is at— (A) New York (B) Geneva (C) The Hague (D) Paris Ans : (C)

48. Sarkaria Commission was set up for the review of relations between— (A) The Prime Minister and The President (B) Legislature and Executive (C) Executive and Judiciary (D) Centre and States Ans : (D)